Fii

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland; Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Location of affected unit(s)
Banbridge
Sector
Manufacturing
(13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
140 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
23 October 2002
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 October 2002

Description

Fii close the footwear factory in Banbridge because "it was no longer possible to produce competitively compared to overseas manufacturers". The plant was part of Banbridge for 50 years.

Citation

Eurofound (2002), Fii, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 59503, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59503.